How far down will Bush go; how far should he go?

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The forum discussion centers on the controversial actions of President George W. Bush regarding the Iraq War, particularly the claims of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that were used to justify the invasion. Participants express strong opinions about the potential consequences for Bush if it is proven that he lied to Congress, with suggestions ranging from impeachment to war crimes trials. The debate also touches on the human cost of the war, with varying estimates of American and Iraqi casualties, and the political implications for the Democratic Party in upcoming elections.

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This discussion is beneficial for political analysts, historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the implications of political accountability and the historical context of the Iraq War.

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Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
Invading a sovereign nation without provocation.
Both Iraq's sovereignty and the provacation are easy enough to argue either way. Its unrealistic to think Bush could actually be convicted of anything for attacking Iraq.
I think not. This is the point of the WMD claims controversy. This was our legal reason to attack.
Legal reason or political exercise? International affairs is nowhere near as cut and dried as suing someone in court. Yeah, it would be nice if the UN worked that way, but it doesn't. And even if UN resolutions had teeth, we have a sufficiently vague UN resolution to condone our action.
 

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